Attorney

Blaine County Attorney

Kelsie W. Harwood, Blaine County Attorney, is an elected official who serves as both the public prosecutor for the State of Montana and as the legal adviser for all county officials within Blaine County. The Blaine County Attorney’s Office has one Deputy County Attorney.

The Blaine County Attorney’s Office serves the public interest by representing Blaine County and the State of Montana in:

Prosecuting felonies in District Court

Prosecuting misdemeanors in Justice Court

Prosecuting traffic offenses in Justice Court

Prosecuting juvenile crimes in Youth Court

Representing the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services in District Court cases for the protection of child welfare

Handling petitions for involuntary mental commitments

Acting as special prosecutor for other counties

Obtaining investigative subpoenas for the investigation of probable criminal offenses

Advising the Board of County Commissioners

Advising County offices and departments

The Blaine County Attorney’s Office does not:

Provide legal advice to private citizens

Prosecute misdemeanor offenses that occur within the City of Chinook

Handle child support collection. Child support matters are handled by private attorneys or by the Child Support Enforcement Office at 406-444-9855 or the State of Montana Child Support Enforcement Division